Line 6 of the Paris Metro
Version: February 2026
Line 6 is famous for its elevated sections, especially near the Eiffel Tower. One of the best views is when the train crosses the Seine on the Passy viaduct (Bir-Hakeim bridge), between Passy and Bir-Hakeim stations.
Map of Line 6
See the stations on the map below (February 2026):
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General Data
Description of Line 6 of the Paris Metro:
- Opened in stages between 1900 and 1909 (Place d'Italie - Nation opened on March 1, 1909).
- Current configuration has been in place since October 6, 1942 (Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Nation).
- Colour: Dark green.
- Semi-circular line in the south of Paris, alternating tunnels and viaducts (Eiffel Tower views).
- 28 stations, 13 of them open-air.
- Total length: 13.136 km (about 8.2 miles), including 6.1 km (3.8 miles) above ground.
Historical and Current Curiosities
Interesting facts about Line 6 of the Paris Metro:
- Line 6 is the Paris Metro line with the longest above-ground section.
- It crosses the Seine twice on viaducts: between Passy and Bir-Hakeim (Passy viaduct / Bir-Hakeim bridge) and between Quai de la Gare and Bercy (Bercy viaduct).
- Part of the line was built above ground along the route of the former Wall of the Farmers-General (outer boulevards).
- Line 6 has used rubber-tyred trains since 1974.
- The Passy viaduct has been listed as a historic monument since 1986.
If you want to see all the lines, we invite you to view the complete Paris Metro map or if you prefer, you can check the maps line by line we have made.
List of Stations on Line 6
Here is the list of all the stations on Line 6, which in total has 28 stops. If you click on the line icons, you will see information about that line and its transfers.
Route: Charles de Gaulle - Étoile - Nation
| STATIONS | INFO |
|---|---|
| Charles de Gaulle - Étoile |    |
| Kléber | |
| Boissière | |
| Trocadéro |  |
| Passy | |
| Bir-Hakeim |  |
| Dupleix | |
| La Motte-Picquet - Grenelle |   |
| Cambronne | |
| Sèvres - Lecourbe | |
| Pasteur |  |
| Montparnasse - Bienvenüe |    |
| Edgar Quinet | |
| Raspail | |
| Denfert-Rochereau |  |
| Saint-Jacques | |
| Glacière | |
| Corvisart | |
| Place d'Italie |   |
| Nationale | |
| Chevaleret | |
| Quai de la Gare | |
| Bercy |  |
| Dugommier | |
| Daumesnil | |
| Bel-Air | |
| Picpus | |
| Nation | |
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